Benjamin Swasey
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Politics
The Biden Administration Is Working To Buy 200 Million More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
The Biden administration says it plans to buy an additional 100 million doses from both Moderna and Pfizer and pledges greater transparency with state and local leaders about supply expectations.
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Politics
The House Has Impeached Trump Again. Here's How House Members Voted
Ten Republican House members joined with all Democrats to impeach the president for a second time.
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Politics
Biden To Tap Boston Mayor Marty Walsh As Labor Secretary
The president-elect picks Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, a Biden ally with deep ties to unions, as his labor secretary,
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Politics
Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Deal After His Criticism Threatened To Derail It
President Trump's signature, even after bashing the legislation, puts an end to uncertainty over when millions of Americans will receive the economic relief provided in the massive bill.
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Politics
Biden Names All-Female White House Communications Team; Will Tap Tanden For OMB
The president-elect has emphasized the elevation of women to key roles in his incoming administration.
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Health
Trump Joins List Of World Leaders Who've Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
Most notably, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had previously tested positive.
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Politics
Trump Responds to NYT Report That He Paid Little In Federal Income Taxes
President Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, according to the Times, which also says he's fighting an IRS audit that could cost him over $100 million.
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Politics
Map: Mail-In Voting Rules By State
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of states have modified their rules for absentee voting in November's elections.
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Politics
Politics And Football Mix Again, As Trump Cheers Return Of Big Ten Play
The Big Ten conference announced that the college football season would resume at the end of October with new coronavirus protocols. President Trump had been calling for the games to start up again.
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Politics
Trump, Republicans Raise $210 Million In August — Far Behind Democrats' Haul
President Trump and Republicans could've set a one-month fundraising record — had their Democratic counterparts not hauled in some $150 million more.